Re: [meteorite-list] Area 52 Meteorite Hunt Proposal

2009-11-25 Thread Jeff Kuyken
He was sheltering from the wind... Was the wind strong at the time of the fall? This might impact the find coordinates some. Cheers, Jeff - Original Message - From: To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Area 52 Meteorite Hunt Proposal

[meteorite-list] Gauteng: State declares ownership before meteorite is found

2009-11-25 Thread i...@niger-meteorite-recon.de
One really wonders if this approach offers sufficcient incentive to initiate recovery efforts: Eyewittness News: Meteor belongs to the state Gia Nicolaides The Astronomical Society of South Africa said on Wednesday a meteor had no monetary value and belonged to the state where it landed. Dozens o

[meteorite-list] AD - ebay auctions ending on Saturday

2009-11-25 Thread meteoriteshow
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Re: [meteorite-list] Gauteng: State declares ownership before meteorite is found

2009-11-25 Thread Erik Fisler
Who's going to pay for gas and food and give up time from friends and family to find something they can't keep, only to get a pat on the back?? Even if someone would do all that and actually found material from the fall they would most likely be hassled to make sure they didn't keep any. Koo Ko

[meteorite-list] Ad - ebay auctions ending in 2 days

2009-11-25 Thread Eduardo
Hi A new lot of almost 100 auctions is running right now. To see them all just go to http://shop.ebay.com/smfmeteorites/m.html Nice photos so you are welcomed to see them even if you don't want to buy As usual a wide variety of meteorites. Some highlights are: COVERT. last available slice (unle

Re: [meteorite-list] Gauteng: State declares ownership before meteoriteis found

2009-11-25 Thread Dave Gheesling
Yes Svend...profound ignorance in one of its highest forms. So phenomenally presumptive! All of these stories read similarly to the below "...any meteorite which hits the ground (sic) belongs to the state...it will be given over to the universities to study...after that it will be come property o

[meteorite-list] ALH84001-- the death of it's rumors greatly exaggerated

2009-11-25 Thread Darren Garrison
Martian meteorite surrenders new secrets of possible life BY CRAIG COVAULT SPACEFLIGHT NOW Posted: November 24, 2009 Compelling new data that chemical and fossil evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars was carried to Earth in a Martian meteorite is being elevated to a higher plane by the same N

[meteorite-list] 13 years later - Martian meteorite surrenders new secrets

2009-11-25 Thread Robert Verish
13 years later - Martian meteorite surrenders new secrets of possible life BY CRAIG COVAULT SPACEFLIGHT NOW Posted: November 24, 2009 Compelling new data that chemical and fossil evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars was carried to Earth in a Martian meteorite is being elevated to a high

[meteorite-list] AD-Terrific TurkeyDay Treats

2009-11-25 Thread Gary Fujihara
** Sorry if this will be a double post - first post still in cyberspace? ** Actually my eBay auction ends this Saturday, November 28 starting at 8:13 am Pacific / 11:13 am Eastern / 3:13 pm London. But, I am sure you will have some turkey leftovers for the weekend ... No leftovers on my meteor

[meteorite-list] Meteorite - new issue - Lovina ungrouped iron

2009-11-25 Thread i...@niger-meteorite-recon.de
Today the current issue of Meteorite arrived. While I haven't found time yet to read through the articles, I had a post card fell from inbetween pages, showing a brilliant and most exciting photo, which I'd like to point your kind attention to.  The photo shows the surf-sculpted mass of the Lovina

[meteorite-list] AD - Blowout/Clearance Prices, cheap UNWA specimens, lot of 20 Meteorite Labels

2009-11-25 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks
Hi List! I need to get a quick sale or two, so I am sacrificing a couple of nice pieces at low prices. The prices on the first two pieces are rock bottom cheap, so the coupon code does not apply to them. To purchase these two stones, contact me via email. PayPal only - I can't wait until after

[meteorite-list] AD-Terrific TurkeyDay Treats

2009-11-25 Thread Gary Fujihara
Actually my eBay auction ends this Saturday, November 28 starting at 8:13 am Pacific / 11:13 am Eastern / 3:13 pm London. But, I am sure you will have some turkey leftovers for the weekend ... No leftovers on my meteorites, of which there are many to choose: *BENGUERIR LL6 106g Super Fresh flo

Re: [meteorite-list] Area 52 Meteorite Hunt Proposal

2009-11-25 Thread Linton Rohr
That's a definite possibility, Jeff. There are hellacious winds at times in the part of Utah (south) I'm familiar with. Thanks for the road info, Count. I flew over them in Google Earth. Didn't spot any meteorites. ;^) Linton - Original Message - From: "Jeff Kuyken" To: ; Cc: Se

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite - new issue - Lovina ungrouped iron

2009-11-25 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Svend, list, don't wanting to anticipate Darryl's reaction - only to shorten the latency a bit: http://www.macovich.com/Lovina.htm Best regards, Matthias B. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:44 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite - new issue

[meteorite-list] Meteorite or not ? pls help

2009-11-25 Thread Marcin Cimala
Hi I got a sample of "possible" meteorite, but Im not sure what it is. Please take a look at this TS photos. Maybe anyone got idea what it is. Im affraid its earth rock (basalt) ? http://www.meteoryt.net/ebay/lod00.jpg http://www.meteoryt.net/ebay/lod01.jpg http://www.meteoryt.net/ebay/lod02.jpg

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite or not ? pls help

2009-11-25 Thread Ted Bunch
Marcin = looks like a terrestrial basalt, iddingsite "clays" around the olivine phenocrysts are not meteoritic; matrix fabric looks terrestrial, etc. Cheers, Ted On 11/25/09 11:46 AM, "Marcin Cimala" wrote: > Hi > I got a sample of "possible" meteorite, but Im not sure what it is. > Please tak

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite or not ? pls help

2009-11-25 Thread Marcin Cimala
http://www.meteoryt.net/ebay/lod000.jpg Ach, I totaly forgot I have photos of all stones (still in morocco). What I have here is only a few grams sample. But from this picture I think its earth rock, Mr Bunch, can You please contact me off list ? Its urgent. -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.

[meteorite-list] Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-25 Thread Greg Stanley
List: Wanted to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Greg S. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ htt

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite - new issue - Lovina ungrouped iron

2009-11-25 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Matthias, Svend, all, You just beat me to that Matthias...an unbelievable meteorite specimen, just incredible. Graham, UK "Matthias Bärmann" wrote: > Svend, list, > > don't wanting to anticipate Darryl's reaction - only to shorten the latency > a bit: > http://www.macovich.com/Lovin

Re: [meteorite-list] New work on ALH 84001

2009-11-25 Thread E.P. Grondine
Hi all - No surprise. The distribution of the PHA's pretty much nailed it from the start. I interviewed the fellow who did the scans while we smoked cigaretters outside the first news conference. BUT you have to ask yourself, which find is more significant, ALH 84001, or the Shiva Crater? O

[meteorite-list] ESA's New SOHO Science Archive Now Online

2009-11-25 Thread Ron Baalke
http://sci.esa.int/science-e/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=45900 ESA's new SOHO science archive now online European Space Agency 23 Nov 2009 Access to data from the ESA-NASA SOHO mission has just become easier with the launch of a new SOHO science archive with enhanced capabilities for searchin

[meteorite-list] MRO HiRISE Images - November 25, 2009

2009-11-25 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES November 25, 2009 o Winter View of Dunes http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_001558_1325 o Martian Dichotomy Boundary http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_001414_2165 o Wall Rock and Light-Toned Layering in Candor Chasma http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/

[meteorite-list] Spirit Rover Update: No Wheel Stall in Diagnostic Drive

2009-11-25 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2009-179 No Wheel Stall in Diagnostic Drive Jet Propsulsion Laboratory November 25, 2009 On Sol 2095 (Tuesday, Nov. 24), Spirit performed a set of diagnostic actions related to a stall of the right-rear wheel on the previous drive, three days earli

[meteorite-list] POLL: What Do You Want?

2009-11-25 Thread Meteorites USA
Hi Listees & Meteorite People, I've created a poll for gathering some very important information. This information is vital in determining the course of action and direction the Meteorite Wiki website will take. The Poll is located on the meteorite blog website but is strictly for gathering in

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question

2009-11-25 Thread Mark Bowling
Hi Erik and List, A gold machine can find all targets. But without a discriminating coin machine, you have to dig each target to find out what it is (be it foil, pull tabs, nails, etc.). If you only have an hour to hunt a park, that could mean the difference between recovering 30 coins with a

[meteorite-list] Looking for: Catalogue of Meteorites

2009-11-25 Thread Greg Catterton
I am looking for a copy of "The Catalogue of Meteorites" Used is fine, but I would like it to be in good condition. Cash/Trade? Anyone who can help, off list please. Thanks, Greg C. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing l

Re: [meteorite-list] "Don't Check My Bag if You Please....

2009-11-25 Thread Jason Utas
Hello All, Sorry for the late reply to the topic, but I'm currently in Oakland International waiting to board with a 3.5kg stone in my backpack. I planned ahead, anticipating some scrutiny from security (got here with a few hours to spare), but they only held me up for about ten minutes. I think m

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for: Catalogue of Meteorites

2009-11-25 Thread al mitt
Hi Greg and all, Which edition?? --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites - Original Message - From: "Greg Catterton" To: Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:33 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Looking for: Catalogue of Meteorites I am looking for a copy of "The Catalogue of Meteorite

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - November 26, 2009

2009-11-25 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/November_26_2009.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Our Place In The Cosmos

2009-11-25 Thread Meteorites USA
A video you might like... Symphony of Science: Our Place in The Cosmos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vioZf4TjoUI Enjoy... Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecent

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite or not ? pls help

2009-11-25 Thread Jeff Kuyken
These are the posts I really enjoy. Thanks for posting the pics Marcin and thanks to Ted for taking the time to reply. Cheers, Jeff - Original Message - From: "Ted Bunch" To: "Marcin Cimala" ; "MeteoriteList" Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 6:39 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] (meteorobs) A new video of Utah's Meteor is impressive.

2009-11-25 Thread drtanuki
Larry and List, Thank you for your video post. I found two more videos that I think I have not posted. One is from the Utah State University, Logan, Utah; and the other is from Friedman Memorial Airport, Hailey, Idaho. http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/2009/11/utah-bolide-meteor-of-